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Study Course Description
Traumatology and Orthopaedics
Course Code
ORTK_002
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Orthopaedics
ECTS
1.50
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andris Jumtiņš
Structure Unit Manager
Andris Jumtiņš
Structural Unit
Department of Orthopaedics
Contacts
Riga, 22 Duntes Street, Block No.1, ortopedkat@rsu.lv, +371 67399345, +371 67399353, +371 67399254
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and understanding of the human musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital and acquired deformities, injuries, their pathogenesis, causes, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation principles, care for the person, family and the society and skills that will allow students to independently give first aid, to diagnose musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses, to be well aware of treatment and rehabilitation principles and to continue studies at a higher level after studies.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of the human normal anatomy, physiology, aseptic and antiseptic, desmurgy, propaedeutics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On completion of studies in orthopaedics the student will be able to: • recognise and describe bones, types of common joint and soft tissue diseases and injuries, causes and ethiopathogenesis; • explain and justify main principles of treatment; • explain side effects; • estimate prognosis.
Skills
1.On completion of studies in orthopaedics the student will be able to: • collect a patient’s anamnesis; • perform examination; • establish a diagnosis; • prepare additional examination and treatment plan.
Competences
1.On finishing studies in the course the student will be able to work independently with the injured and orthopaedic patients in occupational therapy practice, and will be able to continue their further education.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Students attend theoretical lectures, practical classes and carry on independent work with literature and e-sudy materials. At the end of the course students are invited to fill in questionnaires.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Test in every lesson; cumulative assessment of knowledge (pass/fail) at the end of the course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trauma as a social problem. Mechanical trauma. History of Orthopaedics. Types of bone fractures, methods of treatment.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Deforming osteoarthritis. Diagnostics. Basic principles of treatment. Occupational therapy tasks.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Polytrauma. Pelvic fractures. Diagnostics, treatment principles, complications. Occupational therapy tasks.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Most common upper extremity injuries and disorders. Diagnostics, treatment, possible complications.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Most common lower extremity injuries and disorders. Diagnostics, treatment principles, possible complications.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Spine injuries and disorders. Diagnostics, treatment principles, possible complications.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Andris Jumtiņš. Traumatoloģija un ortopēdija. RSU 2016.
Additional Reading
1.
Browner, Bruce D. Skeletal Trauma: Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction. 6th Edition, Elsevier, 2020.
2.
Ronald McRae. Pocketbook of Orthopaedics and Fractures. Churchill Livingstone, 2015.
3.
David J. Magee. Orthopaedic Physical Assessment. 6th Edition. Saunders, 2014.
4.
A. Lācis, G. Lācis. Augšējās ekstremitātes un plecu joslas kaulu lūzumi. Jāņa Rozes apgāds. Rīga. 2007.
5.
R. Jakušonoka, H .Jodzeviča, R. Gibners. Transporta imobilizācija. Pārsēji. 2008. Rīga, MULTINEO
6.
M. Savicka. Apdeguma trauma. Rīga, Nacionālais apgāds. 2004.
7.
L. Ejubs, A. Peredistijs. Slimību sindromu, testu un muskuloskeletālu bojājumu eponīmiskā vārdnīca. Rīga, 2006, Nacionālais apgāds.
Other Information Sources
1.
AO Foundation Home.
2.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
3.
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Home.
4.
Mayo Clinic.
5.
Osteoarthritis - Arthritis Foundation.
6.
www.instantanatomy.net
7.
www.anatomyatlases.org